BOISE, Idaho – Single-game tickets for the 2023 Boise State football season are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at BroncoSports.com, over the phone with the Boise State Athletic Ticket Office at (208) 426-4737, or in person at the Boise State Athletic Ticket Office located at the southwest corner of Albertsons Stadium.

Tickets start as low as $45. A discounted rate for kids aged 18 and under is also available.

In addition to home game tickets, fans interested in following the Broncos to Washington, San Diego State, Memphis, Colorado State, or Utah State can purchase away game tickets today. The priority deadline for seating assignments is Monday, July 31.

Tickets for the Fresno State game on November 4 are on sale now. Due to the delayed on-sale of Fresno State away game ticket reservations, the priority deadline for Fresno State orders will be August 31.

For more information visit BroncoSports.com.

BOISE, Idaho – A 16-8 run from Boise State in the final 4:27 of the first half put the home team in control and heading to the lockerroom with a 15-point lead. Another four 3-pointers in the second half helped the Broncos to a 95-54 win over Northwestern State, Tuesday night at ExtraMile Arena.

The win is the 19th-consecutive home victory for Boise State which ties the program record.

Tyson Degenhart opened the second half scoring the Broncos’ first 11 points, extending the Broncos’ lead 54-35 at the 14:22 mark.

Boise State held Northwestern State to shooting only 31% from the field after shooting over 44% in the first half.

The Broncos went on a 15-3 run to end the game, courtesy of three Roddie Anderson III layups, with four Broncos scoring in the final five minutes.

Quotables

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  “Teams don’t want to peak in November or December, you want to play your best basketball in February and March,” said Cam Martin. “We’re just working towards getting better every day, focusing on the little things we can fix and spending more time understanding how everyone works.”
  
  
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  “I love those milestones (tying most straight wins at home),” said head coach Leon Rice. “Those are hard to accomplish when you think about all the hard games you have to win. We have a tough one on Sunday and we’re going to need a huge crowd to come and support us if we want to break it.”
  

Top Broncos

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  Tyson Degenhart dropped 20 points - shooting 8-for-10 from the field - with seven rebounds, two assists and a block.
  
  
• Chibuzo Agbo scored 17 points to go along with five rebounds, three assists and a block.
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  Roddie Anderson III knocked down 12 points - scoring nine in the final eight minutes - with three rebounds, an assist and zero turnovers.
  
  
• Cam Martin added 12 points, nine boards and six assists off the bench.
• Max Rice scored 12 points on 4-9 shooting – all from beyond the arc.

Notable

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  The win was Boise State’s 19th-straight win at home which ties the school record for consecutive home wins (March 2, 1997 to Jan. 17, 1999).
  
  
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  The Broncos’ home win streak is the fourth-longest active streak in the country: UCLA- 28, Oral Roberts/UMass Lowell- 20, Boise State- 19.
  
  
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  Boise State used its fifth different starting lineup of the season: Roddie Anderson III, Max Rice, Chibuzo Agbo, Tyson Degenhart and Cam Martin.
  
  
• The Broncos have scored 90+ points in its last two games.
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  Five players scored in double figures for the first time since against UNLV in the MW quarterfinals.
  
  
• Ten Broncos saw the floor for the eighth-straight game . . . all but one game this season.
• Boise State used balanced scoring: 39 points of 3-pointers and 48 points in the paint.
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  Northwestern State’s 37.5% shooting from the field is the lowest shooting effort by a Division I opponent this season.
  
  
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  The Broncos scored 27 points off the bench — seventh game scoring 20+ points off the bench.
  
  
• Boise State shot 59.3% from the field — its highest against a Division I opponent this season.
• The Broncos led by 20+ for the final 13:39 and by 30+ for 7:11.
• No Bronco played for over 31 minutes.

What’s Next
The Broncos close out its four-game homestand on Sunday, Dec. 17, against Cal State Fullerton. Boise State is going for the program record for consecutive home wins of 20 – coincidentally the previous streak was set with a win against Cal State Fullerton on Jan. 17, 1999).

Jeanty's Career Day Leads Broncos Past Aztecs

Boise State tailback runs for 205 yards as Broncos win 24th consecutive conference opener


POSTGAME NOTES | QUOTES | FINAL STATS


SAN DIEGO – Boise State sophomore running back Ashton Jeanty rushed for a career-high 205 yards and scored two touchdowns as Boise State defeated San Diego State, 34-31, at Snapdragon Stadium Friday.

The Broncos (2-2, 1-0 Mountain West) overcame a slow offensive performance after generating only 26 yards in the opening quarter. After allowing an early score on the second Aztec drive, Boise State evened the score early in the second quarter on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Taylen Green to Eric McAlister.

The Aztecs (2-3, 0-1) responded with a field goal two minutes later to take a 10-7 lead, but Jeanty exploded for a 58-yard rushing touchdown on the next possession to give the Broncos a 14-10 lead. San Diego State responded with a touchdown of its own, but Dalmas hit a 29-yard field goal to even the score as the two teams entered the locker room tied at 17.

Dalmas started the scoring in the second half with a 27-yard field goal to give the Blue and Orange a 20-17 lead. The Boise State defense notched its second turnover of the game on the ensuing drive when Ahmed Hassanein, allowing Jayden Virgin to recover. The turnover set up a short field, resulting in a 10-yard rushing touchdown from Green as the Broncos extended their lead to double digits.

San Diego State's Jaylon Armstead scored a 10-yard rushing touchdown early in the fourth quarter to bring the Aztecs within three points, but Jeanty scored his second touchdown of the day with 2:02 remaining to give the Broncos a two-possession lead. An Aztec touchdown with 42 seconds left wasn't enough as Boise State opened conference play with a win.

Top Broncos

· Ashton Jeanty rushed for a career-high 205 yards and scored two touchdowns.

· Taylen Green threw for 162 yards and a touchdown while running for 25 yards and adding a 10-yard score.

· Eric McAlister caught five passes for 90 yards, including a a 39-yard touchdown pass from Green.

· Marco Notarainni led the Broncos in tackles for the second-straight game, finishing with eight.

Notables

· The win marks the 24th consecutive conference-opening win for the Broncos. Boise State moves to 60-14 all-time in conference-openers, including a perfect 13-0 in the Mountain West.

· Jeanty is the first Bronco to rush for over 200 yards in a game since Alexander Mattison rushed for 200 yards exactly on Dec. 1, 2018 against Fresno State.

· The sophomore running back also accounted for 12 of the team's 19 first downs.

· Jonah Dalmas finished the game with 128 career points after touchdowns scored. He currently ranks fifth in school history.

What's Next

Boise State plays its final regular season non-conference game at Memphis, traveling to play the Tigers on Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. MT.

DALLAS – Boise State running back George Holani was named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced on Wednesday.

This is the second-straight season Holani has been named to the watch list for the award, which is annually presented to the nation’s top college running back. He is one of three Mountain West running backs on the list this season.

Holani earned a spot on the All-MW Second Team a season ago, rushing for 1,157 yards and scoring 10 rushing touchdowns. The Bellflower, Calif., native was also successful as a receiver, adding three scoring grabs and recording 151 yards on 24 receptions.

He posted six 100-yard rushing performances in 2022, highlighted by a career-high 157-yard effort in a 40-20 win against Fresno State on Oct. 8. He also accumulated a career-high 225 all-purpose yards in Boise State’s 30-7 win against UT Martin on Sept. 17.

The recognition adds to Holani's extensive preseason accolades. He was named to the MW Preseason All-Conference Team and was selected first team All-MW by both Athlon Sports and Phil Steele Magazine. He was also named to the watch lists for the Maxwell and Paul Hornung Awards.

Ten semifinalists for the award will be announced in November, with that list paired down to three finalists later in the month. The 2023 winner of the Doak Walker Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show scheduled for Dec. 7.

--BroncoSports.com--

Bronco Nation encouraged to vote today and vote often through August 21


BOISE, Idaho - Boise State's blue turf has been nominated by a USA TODAY expert panel for the 2023 10 Best Readers' Choice travel awards in the category of Best Attractions for Sports Fans in the U.S.

The top 10 attractions will be determined by an online vote. Fans are allowed to VOTE once per day until Monday, August 21 at noon ET.

The blue turf at Albertsons Stadium was one of 20 attractions nominated that bring sports fans closer to the action as they pay homage to the people, places, and big moments that make sports so compelling.

The winners will be announced on Friday, September 1.

Fans are encouraged to VOTE NOW or visit https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-attraction-for-sports-fans-2023/ for more details.

PHILADELPHIA – Boise State quarterback Taylen Green and running back George Holani have been named to the Maxwell Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.
A total of 85 student-athletes from around the country are selected to the watch list for the award, which is given annually to the best collegiate player. The award is named in honor of Robert "Tiny" Maxwell, a former standout student-athlete at Swarthm…
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Boise State senior safety JL Skinner and redshirt freshman quarterback Taylen Green collected Mountain West weekly honors following their performances in the Broncos’ 20-17 victory over Wyoming (Nov. 19). Skinner was named the MW Defensive Player of the Week, while Green was tabbed the MW Freshman of the Week, the conference announced Monday morning.

A pair of interceptions by Skinner during the final two minutes of the game ultimately secured Boise State’s seventh conference victory, clinching the MW Mountain Division and the right to host the MW Championship game.

His two picks doubled his season total and marked the first game of his career with multiple interceptions. The San Diego, Calif., native added five tackles, tied for the second most among Bronco defenders.

Skinner also helped anchor a Boise State defense that held Wyoming to just 30 yards through the air on three completions.

On the offensive side of the ball, Green engineered the game-winning touchdown drive, connecting with redshirt senior wide receiver Billy Bowens on a 38-yard touchdown strike midway through the fourth quarter.

The Lewisville, Texas native finished the evening 20-for-34 for 211 yards passing and two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing), as Green also found the end zone on a 5-yard run during the Broncos’ opening possession of the second half.

He added 47 yards on the ground on nine carries and recorded one key tackle that potentially stopped Wyoming’s DeVonne Harris from returning a fumble for a go-ahead touchdown.

This is Green’s fourth MW Weekly award since taking over the starting quarterback position against San Diego State in week five (three freshman of the week honors, one offensive player of the week award).

Next, Boise State welcomes Utah State to The Blue for its final regular-season game, Friday (Nov. 25). The Broncos and the Aggies are slated to kick at 10 a.m. MT on CBS.

BOISE, Idaho – Former Boise State standout Shea McClellin has been tabbed to raise the Blue Chaos flag, Friday morning prior to the Broncos’ final regular-season home game.

McClellin recorded 20.5 sacks in his Bronco career (2008-11), a total that currently ranks seventh all-time at Boise State. He registered 53.5 tackles-for-loss, which is currently third on the Broncos’ career list.

He was named All-WAC First Team as a junior in 2010 and All-Mountain West First Team in 2011 as a senior. During his four seasons, Boise State was 50-3, including 29-2 in conference play. The Broncos captured the WAC in 2008-10 and won the 2010 Fiesta Bowl (2009 season), the 2010 MAACO Bowl Las Vegas and the 2011 MAACO Bowl Las Vegas.

The Chicago Bears selected McClellin in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft with the 19th pick overall. After appearing in 14 games off the bench for the Bears as a rookie, he made 31 starts over the next three seasons before finishing his career with the New England Patriots in 2016.

McClellin’s career totals in the NFL include 202 tackles (114 solo) and 8.5 sacks. He was a member of the Patriots’ Super Bowl LI championship season.

Boise State Athletics Releases Quarter One Report

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BOISE, Idaho - Boise State Athletics released its first quarterly report of the 2023 fiscal year, Wednesday. The report covers achievements, initiatives and progress in areas of emphasis during the months of July through September. This is the first time the Broncos have endeavored to create and publicize departmental quarterly reports.

"The introduction of quarterly and annual reporting allows us to live out, in action, our values of authenticity, transparency and accountability,” said director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey. “We are excited to share with you - our stakeholders, community partners and peers - many of our key performance indicators and how we are progressing toward our goals in all areas of the department."

The report is broken down into four chapters - Athletic Excellence; Academic Achievement; Revenue and Engagement; and Broncos United - all of which tie into the department’s What’s Next Initiative. Each chapter contains data as well as a feature story highlighting a relevant accomplishment or initiative in the corresponding area.

The report was developed by Sarah Joram, a graduate assistant in the athletic media relations office. Joram identified the opportunity to bring value to the department by creating a structured, repeatable quarterly report and took it on as her practicum project in Boise State’s Master’s of Athletic Leadership degree program. The report was designed by Boise State assistant director of graphic design Colby Harms.

The department’s report for the second quarter will be released in February. The third quarter report will be available in May. Boise State will distribute an annual report in August.

First Quarter Highlights
Athletic Excellence

• 13 Mountain West Athlete of the Week or Month Awards
• Six preseason All-Mountain West selections

Academic Achievement

• Boise State student-athletes earned 904 credits over the summer
• First-year student-athletes represent 16 states and eight international countries

Revenue and Engagement

• Season tickets made available for volleyball and soccer; volleyball’s allotment sold out
• 26 major gift commitments secured

Broncos United

• Eight student-athletes combined to complete 1,000 internship hours in the inaugural BroncoLife summer internship program
• Equality and belonging committees formed with staff and student-athletes

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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State Track and Field Head Coach Corey Ihmels announced the 2022-23 indoor season schedule Tuesday.

The squad kicks off the season with two meets in December, the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener in Boston, Mass., (Dec. 3) and the Spokane Invitational in Spokane, Wash., (Dec. 10).

The Broncos return from winter break with a full lineup of meets in January. The Blue and Orange will first send off two groups of Broncos to Spokane, Wash., for the Spokane Indoor Challenge (Jan. 13-14), and to Seattle, Wash., for the UW Indoor Preview that same weekend.

Following the pair of Washington meets, select Broncos will travel to Lubbock, Texas, for the Texas Tech Open and Multis (Jan. 26-28), while others return to Seattle, Wash., to compete at the Washington Invitational that same weekend.

Four more meets highlight February, with the Broncos returning to Spokane, Wash., for the WSU Open and Combined Events, Feb. 2-4. Separating one last time, the crew heads to Seattle, Wash. for the Husky Classic and Albuquerque, N.M. to compete at the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M., Feb. 10-11.

The Blue and Orange return to Albuquerque, N.M., to finish off its indoor season at the Mountain West Championships, Feb. 23-25.

The NCAA Indoor Championships are scheduled for March 10-11 in Albuquerque, N.M.

The 2023 outdoor track and field schedule will be announced at a later date.

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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State volleyball’s Lauren Ohlinger and Paige Bartsch have been named to the College Sports Communicators’ (CSC) Academic All-District Team – formerly known as the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) – as announced Tuesday. This is the second time that Ohlinger has been recognized by this organization, while it is the first for Bartsch.

Ohlinger is a senior who just completed her final season in the blue and orange. The native of Phoenix finished her career ranked third all-time at Boise State for kills (1,358), third for kills per set (3.33), seventh for service aces (135) and ninth for aces per set (0.33). She set the school’s rally-scoring era records for career service aces and aces per set, as well as finished third for total points (1,611.5). She was the 2019 Mountain West Freshman of the Year, a two-time All-MW honoree, and a three-time Academic All-MW and MW Scholar-athlete. She will graduate this May with a degree in communication.

Meanwhile, Bartsch is a sophomore who is majoring in K-12 physical education. The Helena, Mont., native is coming off a standout campaign where she led the MW in kills (3.95) and points (4.55) per set at the conclusion of the regular season. Bartsch led the team in total kills (419) and points (482.0). She was also the 2021 MW Freshman of the Year, an Academic All-MW and MW Scholar-Athlete honoree.

The 2022 CSC Academic All-District® Volleyball Teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.

To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must be a starter or important reserve on their respective teams and hold a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale.

Academic All-District® honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America® ballot. First- and second-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced in late December.



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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State will host the 2022 Mountain West Football Championship Game Saturday, Dec. 3, at Albertsons Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. MT and will be televised on FOX.

Tickets to the MW Championship Game are on sale now and may be purchased here. Tickets for the championship game range from $25 to $45.

All Boise State football season ticket holders are currently receiving information on how to claim their seats for the championship game via email. All tickets will be available digitally for mobile entry.

Boise State students will have access to one free ticket to the MW Championship Game starting Monday, Nov. 28 at 8 a.m. Students also have the opportunity to purchase additional guest tickets for $10 each starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Boise State (8-3, 7-0 MW) clinched the MW Mountain Division title and the right to host the conference championship game with a 20-17 victory at Wyoming. This will be the fifth time Boise State has hosted the Mountain West Football Championship Game in the event’s 10-year history. It will be the sixth time the Broncos have been the Mountain Division representatives.

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BOISE, Idaho – Seven Boise State football student-athletes were named to the NCAA Division I CSC Academic All-District 7 First Team, the College Sports Communicators announced Tuesday.

Michael Callahan, Jackson Cravens, Tyler Crowe, Ahmed Hassanein, Riley Smith, Alexander Teubner and Cole Wright were each recognized for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

Callahan (3.91, business administration and entrepreneurship management) has appeared in 10 games this season at defensive tackle, including making his second-career start against Wyoming (Nov. 19).

Majoring in communication, Cravens boasts a 3.91 GPA. The defensive lineman has played in seven games this season.

Crowe (3.68, business administration) has seen action in each of the Broncos’ 11 games in 2022. The running back has registered 109 yards rushing on 15 carries, adding 30 yards through the air on two receptions. He racked up a career-high 78 yards rushing on eight attempts at Nevada (Nov. 12).

A business major, Hassanein holds a 3.74 GPA and has appeared in each of Boise State’s 11 matchups this season on the defensive line, including starting each of the last two games at Nevada (Nov. 12) and Wyoming (Nov. 19). He has recorded 11 tackles, including two sacks, and forced a fumble.

Smith graduated with a degree in construction management in May 2022 and is now pursuing a Master of Business Administration while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. A native of St. Augustine, Fla., Smith has started eight of the nine games in which he has appeared at tight end, hauling in 20 catches for 168 yards and a touchdown.

Teubner (3.58, finance) has played in each of the Broncos’ 11 games in 2022, making four starts. The safety has notched 24 tackles, including 18 solo and one for-loss.

A native of Carlsbad, Calif., Wright (3.56, business administration) has played a role as both a wide receiver and kick returner. He has two catches for 59 yards and has returned 10 kicks for 221 yards, including a 36-yard return against UT Martin (Sept. 17).

This marks the eighth-consecutive year Boise State has had multiple award winners and the fifth time in the last seven years it has placed at least five student-athletes on the all-district team.

CONWAY, S.C. – Chibuzo Agbo poured in a career-high 24 points as the Boise State men’s basketball team came together for a 70-48 victory over Loyola Chicago on the second day of the 2022 Myrtle Beach Invitational.

The Broncos (2-2) got hot early, sinking each of their first five field goals to help build a 12-9 lead. A five-minute Boise State scoreless streak enabled the Ramblers (2-2) to come back to take a 20-19 lead with eight minutes left in the half. Tyson Degenhart scored four of his 12 first-half points to spark a 12-6 Boise State scoring run across the final five minutes of the half as the Broncos went into the locker room with a 31-26 lead.

Agbo came alive in the second half, scoring 17 of his game-high point total 24 in the period. The junior guard knocked down four second-half triples, including three as part of 16-unanswered points for Boise State that opened up a 60-37 lead with just over six minutes remaining in the half. The Broncos never looked back as they cruised the remainder of the way to their second victory of the season.

Top Broncos

• Chibuzo Agbo scored a career-high 24 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field, 5-of-7 shooting from downtown, and 5-of-5 shooting from the free-throw line..
• Tyson Degenhart grabbed five rebounds and scored a season-high 19 points on 61.5-percent (8-13) shooting from the floor.
• Lukas Milner notched career-highs in blocks (4) and rebounds (7) in 19 minutes off the bench.
• Marcus Shaver, Jr., scored 10 points to go along with nine rebounds, four assists and three steals.

Quotable

• Boise State Coach Leon Rice - “I knew because of the quality opponent, I knew we had to play a good game. The team that played the good game was going to win tonight. We got clicking and that was the most complete game we’ve played hands-down. That’s to be expected because we have a lot of new guys and guys who are figuring their role. We’re just kind of settling in as a team but we made a huge jump tonight.”

Notables

• Boise State outscored Loyola Chicago 33-12 in the final 15:32 of the game.
• Boise State shot 6-of-12 (.500) from three-point range in the second half, its best shooting half from beyond the arc this season.
• Boise State starters scored 63 of the Broncos’ 70 points.
• The 22-point victory was Boise State’s first win by 20+ points since defeating Air Force by 26 last season (Feb. 16, 2022).
• Chibuzo Agbo is the first Bronco to make five-or-more three pointers since Emmanual Akot did so against Fresno State last season (Jan. 28, 2022).

Up Next

Boise State closes out its trip to the 2022 Myrtle Beach Invitational Sunday against Colorado on Sunday. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. MT with broadcast coverage available on ESPNews.

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Boise State’s Spencer Danielson is one of 51 nominees for the 2022 Broyles Award, presented annually to the top assistant coach in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).

Danielson is in his second year as the Broncos’ defensive coordinator and also coaches inside linebackers.

This season, Boise State is one of three schools to rank in the top 15 nationally for red zone touchdowns allowed (tied-second), passing defense (third), passing efficiency defense (10th), scoring defense (11th), rushing defense (14th) and third-down percentage defense (14th).

The Broncos have recorded at least one takeaway in six-straight games, their longest streak since an 18-game stretch in 2014-15.

Weakside linebacker D.J. Schramm is tied for eighth in the Mountain West with 74 tackles in his first year as a starter. Middle linebacker Ezekiel Noa is tied for the conference lead at his position with 4.5 sacks.

Danielson is one of 15 nominees coaching at a Group of 5 school.

BOISE, Idaho – Boise State men’s basketball has announced the signing of Chris Lockett Jr., Thursday at the conclusion of the November signing period. Head coach Leon Rice and his staff have signed two players during the early signing window after Andrew Meadow signed with the Broncos last week.

Lockett Jr., out of Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, is a four-star prospect according to ESPN, and a three-star prospect according to 247Sports. He is the top-ranked player out of Louisiana according to On3 and 247Sports, and the No. 2 prospect in the state according to ESPN. At 6-foot-5, 205-pounds Lockett Jr. is ranked as one of the top guards in the Class of 2023, and at times as one of the top 100 prospects nationally.

“Chris is a big, strong, versatile guard with a mature game,” said Rice. “He can do a variety of things on the court, but his best quality is his will to win – Chris is a winner. He is a great young man, and his versatility and size are going to be great fits for this program.”

As a junior, Lockett Jr. led Isidore Newman to a LHSAA Division III state title with a 28-5 record with averages of 13.4 points per game, 4.2 assists per game and 5.4 rebounds per game. As a sophomore he led the school with 18.5 points per game and to a runner-up finish in the state tournament.

Entering his senior season, Lockett Jr. is averaging 15.4 points per game in 70 career varsity games.

At Isidore Newman, Lockett Jr. is coached by Randy Livingston – a NBA D-League MVP and Champion with the Idaho Stampede in 2007.

Lockett is the son of Chris Lockett Sr. and Kelly Santamarina. He has two siblings, Jaila and Major.

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Avalos Family Invites Bronco Nation to Help Keep Local Youth Warm this Winter
Drop-off locations and dates announced for second annual Avalos Family Christmas Drive

BOISE, Idaho – Boise State Football Head Coach Andy Avalos, wife Summer and daughters Paityn and Paige announced Monday the second annual Avalos Family Christmas Drive, an initiative to provide new winter outerwear including coats, hats, scarves, and gloves to Treasure Valley youth in need during this winter.

"Last year, the generosity and support from Bronco Nation exceeded our expectations," said Summer Avalos. "We hope you will join us once again and embrace the holiday spirit by providing new coats, hats, scarves, and gloves to the most vulnerable youth in our community.”

The Avalos family and members of the Boise State football team will host multiple opportunities for fans to drop off new winter outerwear items at the following locations.

Nov. 25 | 8 a.m. - Noon
In advance of the Boise State football game versus Utah State, fans who bring new winter outerwear to the Bronco Ticket Office, located on the west side of the stadium, will have the option to purchase a $25 ticket to the game.

Dec. 4 | Noon – 1 p.m.
In advance of the Boise State women's basketball game versus Colorado, members of the Bronco football team will be collecting new winter outerwear at each entrance at ExtraMile Arena. Free tickets will be available for anyone donating to the drive.

Dec. 6 | 6-7 p.m.
In advance of the Boise State men's basketball game versus Eastern Oregon, members of the Bronco football team will be collecting new winter outerwear at each entrance at ExtraMile Arena. Tickets to the game will be available for $5 for anyone donating to the drive.

Dec. 9 | 5 - 8 p.m.
Coach Avalos and members of the Boise State football team will be at the open patio of the food pavilion located at the Village in Meridian collecting new winter outerwear, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. They will be joined by Buster and members of the Boise State Spirit Squad.

Additionally, donations for new winter outerwear will be accepted at the Allen Noble Hall of Fame, located at the southwest corner of Albertsons Stadium, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., November 28 – December 9.

The Avalos family and the Boise State football team will deliver all donated coats to the Idaho Youth Ranch and Foster + Heart.

Visit Broncosports.com for more information.

About Foster + Heart
Foster + Heart is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Idaho’s Treasure Valley to ignite the hearts of the community to foster and meet the needs of children in foster care. Visit Foster + Heart to learn more.

About Idaho Youth Ranch
Idaho Youth Ranch is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency that offers emergency shelter, residential care, youth and family therapy, job readiness training, adoption services, and more for kids and their families. Visit Idaho Youth Ranch for more information.

BOISE, Idaho - Boise State Athletics surpassed its all-time best NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and was within one percentage point of the all-time Mountain West record, according to data released by the NCAA, Tuesday. The latest figures include the cohort that entered college during the 2015-16 academic year, while the four-class average includes student-athletes who entered college between the 2012-13 and 2015-16 academic years.

The Broncos recorded a four-class average GSR of 93 percent. Boise State has set or tied its department record in each of the last 14 reports, raising its GSR 23 percentage points in the process.

"The pinnacle of the student-athlete experience is earning a degree," said Gabe Rosenvall, associate athletic director for student-athlete development. "We are very proud of the growth we have made in helping Bronco student-athletes reach that life-changing achievement. It is a complete team effort, starting with the student-athletes themselves and including the coaches, academic staff and other members of the Boise State Athletics support system who make academic success a priority."

Boise State's GSR of 93 percent is the top overall score in the Mountain West this year and tied for the fourth-highest score in conference history. Air Force (twice) and Utah State each recorded a score of 94 percent in previous reports.

A school-record six programs – men's basketball, women's basketball, women's golf, gymnastics, women's tennis and volleyball – recorded perfect GSR scores of 100 percent.

It is the first perfect GSR for Boise State men's basketball in program history. Women's golf has recorded a perfect score each of the last 17 reports.

The football program's GSR of 91 percent tied its all-time best and ranked second in the MW, just two percentage points behind Air Force, and tied for 20th nationally among Football Bowl Subdivision schools.

Each year, the NCAA publicly announces the GSR of all Division I institutions. The graduation-rate data are based on a six-year cohort prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, the most recent version including freshmen scholarship student-athletes that entered college in 2014.

The Division I Board of Directors created the GSR in response to Division I college and university presidents who wanted data that more accurately reflected the mobility of college students than the federal graduation rate. The federal rate counts any student who leaves a school as an academic failure, no matter whether he or she enrolls at another school. Also, the federal rate does not recognize students who enter school as transfer students.

The GSR formula removes from the rate student-athletes who leave school while academically eligible and includes student-athletes who transfer to a school after initially enrolling elsewhere. This calculation makes it a more complete and accurate look at student-athlete success.

Team-by-Team Highlights

…Boise State women's golf recorded a perfect GSR for the 17th-consecutive cohort.

…Boise State women's tennis posted a perfect GSR for the eighth-consecutive cohort.

…Boise State volleyball posted a perfect GSR for the fourth-consecutive cohort and sixth time in program history.

…Boise State women's basketball recorded a perfect GSR for the second-consecutive year and fourth time in program history.

…Boise State gymnastics posted a perfect GSR for the 10th time in program history.

…Boise State men's basketball recorded the first perfect GSR in program history.

…Boise State football matched the program record and ranked second in the Mountain West with a 91-percent GSR.

…Boise State women's track and field and cross country tied a program record with a GSR of 92 percent.

…Boise State men's track and field and cross country set a program record with a GSR of 88 percent.

…Boise State men's golf posted a GSR of 90 percent, the second-best score in program history.

…Boise State softball recorded a GSR of 92 percent, the seventh time in program history with a score of at least 90 percent.

…Boise State women's soccer scored a GSR of 93 percent, the sixth time in program history recording a GSR of at least 90 percent.

…Boise State men's tennis recorded a GSR of 73 percent.

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CONWAY, S.C. – Boise State men’s basketball shot 31.5-percent from the field as it was defeated by Charlotte 54-42 in the opening round of the 2022 Myrtle Beach Invitational, Thursday night on the campus of Coastal Carolina.

The Broncos (1-2) held Charlotte (3-0) scoreless for over six minutes early in the first half, taking a 6-4 lead with just over 12 minutes remaining in the period. The 49ers responded by making seven-straight field goals to take an 18-8 advantage, and Boise State went into halftime trailing 28-11.

The Broncos improved offensively in the second half, shooting 43.3-percent in the final 20 minutes. Boise State closed the game on an 8-0 scoring run, but it came too late as the 49ers took home the 54-42 victory.

Top Broncos

• Tyson Degenhart led the Broncos in scoring with 14 points.
• Marcus Shaver, Jr., led the Broncos in rebounds (10) and assists (3) while chipping in nine points.

Quotable

• “Charlotte came out tougher than us tonight with a lot more resolve,” said head coach Leon Rice. “We missed some shots and let it affect everything we did.”

Notables

• Marcus Shaver, Jr. grabbed 10 rebounds for the second-consecutive game. Shaver leads the Broncos in rebounding this season, averaging 8.7 per contest.
• Chibuzo Agbo hauled in a career-high six rebounds and tied his career high with two three-pointers made.
• Tyson Degenhart led his team in scoring for the first time this season and seventh time in his career.

Up Next

Boise State turns around to face the loser of tonight’s contest between Tulsa vs Loyola Chicago, tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. MT. The game will be broadcast on the ESPN Family of networks.

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LARAMIE, Wyo. - Two interceptions from JL Skinner in the final two minutes of the game helped the Boise State football team rally past Wyoming 20-17 Saturday evening at War Memorial Stadium, capturing the Mountain West Mountain Division and the right to host the MW Championship game.

Boise State amassed 285 yards of total offense in the first half but was held to three field goal attempts. Junior kicker Jonah Dalmas connected on 22 and 47-yard attempts during the second quarter, closing the Cowboys’ lead to four at the intermission.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Taylen Green found the end zone on a 5-yard run during Boise State’s opening possession of the second half for the Broncos' first touchdown of the evening. The score capped off a nine-play 80-yard drive which included 65 yards on the ground between Green, redshirt junior running back George Holani and freshman running back Ashton Jeanty.

Boise State inherited the ball trailing 17-13 with 13:32 remaining in the game. The Broncos marched down the field with an 11-play, 78-yard drive capped by a 38-yard touchdown strike to Billy Bowens to reclaim the lead with under eight minutes on the clock.

Trailing late in the game, Wyoming’s Jayden Clemons looked to the middle of the field on third-and-10 where he was picked off by Skinner with the clock showing 1:48. After a George Holani fumble on the ensuing Bronco possession returned the ball to the Cowboys inside Boise State territory, Skinner intercepted Clemons for a second time in the back of the end zone, securing the all-important victory.

Top Broncos

• Redshirt senior wide receiver Billy Bowens garnered a career-high 77 yards receiving, and his 38-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter marked the longest scoring reception by a Bronco this season.
• JL Skinner intercepted two passes on the night and now has seven interceptions in his career.
• Junior Kicker Jonah Dalmas connected on two field goals in the second quarter, bringing his career total to 51. Dalmas is now tied with Mike Black (1988-91) for the second-most field goals made in Boise State history.
• Redshirt junior running back George Holani surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark for the 13th time in his career, finishing with 132 yards.
• Redshirt sophomore Rodney Robinson registered his third-career interception in the third quarter.

Notables

• With its win over Wyoming, Boise State clinched the Mountain Division and will host the Mountain West Championship. This marks the Broncos’ sixth appearance in the 10-year history of the game.
• The Broncos are one of four schools to post a winning record on the road in each of the last nine seasons (Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State). Boise State is 18-1 in its last 19 MW road games.
• Boise State gained 200-plus yards on the ground for the fifth time in the last seven games. The Broncos have accomplished the feat only once in the 26 games prior to the stretch.
• The Boise State defense limited Wyoming’s passing attack to 30 yards on three completions, both season lows for the Broncos.
• JL Skinner’s two interceptions mark the first time a Bronco has picked off multiple passes since Seyi Oladipo did so against UTEP (Sept. 10, 2021).

Up Next
Boise State welcomes Utah State to The Blue in its final regular-season game, Friday, Nov. 25. The Broncos and the Aggies are slated to kick at 10 a.m. MT on CBS.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Boise State gymnastics senior Erin Morden received $2,500 in tuition from the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation and Dr. Pepper as part of the Go Teach Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway, the Mountain West announced earlier this week.

In its third year, the Go Teach Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway is part of a collective six-year effort between the CFP Foundation and Dr. Pepper, awarding more than $1.5 million in tuition to student-athletes looking to become teachers. This fund is in addition to Dr. Pepper’s Tuition Giveaway program and includes all 10 FBS conferences, Notre Dame and HBCUs.

Each year, up to 150 student-athletes are awarded $2,500 in tuition, and 11 grand-prize recipients will receive an additional $10,000 tuition grant – one student-athlete per conference. The MW will announce its grand prize tuition recipient Dec. 3.

A native of La Quinta, Calif., Morden is the three-time Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) Scholastic All-American and three-time Academic All-Mountain Rim Gymnastics Conference (MRGC) honoree.

BOISE, Idaho - Earlier this week, the City of Boise’s Planning and Zoning Commission granted approval to Boise State Athletics for the use of lights at Boas Soccer Complex, the home of Boise State women’s soccer.


The commission approved Boise State’s application for an update to its conditional use permit, seeking permission to install 70-foot poles with LED light fixtures to illuminate the soccer competition field at the complex. The usage of lights will be subject to the conditions set by the City of Boise Planning and Zoning Commission.
“We are extremely grateful to everyone who was involved in this process, including the city, our neighbors, our athletic department staff and our partners on the university’s capital planning team,” said director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey. “While we still have a number of steps in front of us, we are excited to have the city’s blessing. Adding lights at our soccer venue would make a significant positive impact on the student-athlete and fan experience and I am inspired by our team’s effort to get to this point.”
Gaining approval from the city was the culmination of a six-month process. Boise State hosted a town hall in May, inviting residents from the surrounding neighborhoods to learn more about the proposal, ask questions and voice their concerns. A formal meeting with neighbors of the soccer complex took place in August, and feedback was integrated into the final application materials.
The conditional use permit will allow the university to install lights at Boas, subject to State Board of Education approval.
Boise State women’s soccer has called the Boas Soccer Complex home since 2003 - the program’s sixth season in existence. The complex is also the site of Boise State’s indoor tennis center, as well as offices and locker rooms for the soccer and tennis programs.


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BOISE, Idaho – The Boise State softball program added six talented student-athletes to its roster Wednesday, head coach Justin Shults announced.

The newest Broncos include left-handed pitcher Abby Dowell, shortstop Keely Goushá, outfielder Sophia Knight, catcher Leah McAnally, outfielder Sophia Romero, and second baseman Skylar Stroh.

"We are thrilled about this recruiting class. We were able to secure a little bit of everything: pitching, power, speed. If you name it, this class has it," Shults said. "Most importantly these recruits 'Bleed Blue', and fit our family culture. Our future is extremely bright in Boise."

Abby Dowell (LHP, Iowa Park, Texas, Iowa Park HS)
Dowell, posted a 24-2 record as junior with 193 strikeouts and a 1.00 ERA. The 5-4A MVP, 4A First-Team All-Stater batted .492 with 47 RBI and a .540 on-base percentage in 2022.

Coach Shults Dowell: "Abby is a bulldog in the circle. Her stoic demeanor and competitiveness will be huge assets to our team. She is extremely crafty, a student of the game, and can get hitters out in a variety of ways. We can't wait to see her wearing the Blue and Orange."

Dowell on Boise State: "I chose Boise because of the amazing atmosphere, the people, and the coaches. It just felt like home straight from the beginning."

Keely Goushá (SS, San Diego, Calif., Rancho Bernardo HS)
Goushá comes to Boise from the Athletics Mercado organization. A staple at the top of the lineup and shortstop position, she led her team in stolen bases against top competition in the country.

Coach Shults on Goushá: "Keely will be a great addition. She has one speed and that is fast. She will be able to put pressure on defenses, and is a sure-handed defender up the middle. Her energy will be a great addition to our team."

Goushá on Boise State: "I instantly fell in love with the culture and the campus. I love the quality and the values of this program, and I cannot wait to be a part of the Bronco legacy."

Sophia Knight (OF, Huntington Beach, Calif., Huntington Beach HS)
Knight posted a .439 batting average with 27 RBI and a .475 on-base percentage for the 2022 season. She also ranks fifth in career triples and seventh in career stolen bases for Huntington Beach HS.

Coach Shults on Knight: "Sophia is a fun athlete to watch. She plays the game at an extremely fast pace, and brings a special dynamic to our team. I'm excited to watch her roam the outfield as a Bronco."

Knight on Boise State: "I chose Boise for the reason that it's a big town with a small-town feel. Not only do I love the coaches, but I fell in love with the city, its people, and the cleanliness of it all."

Leah McAnally (C, Edmond, Okla., Edmond Memorial HS)
McAnally is a four-year starter and two-time state champion. The first team all-state, all-region, and all-conference catcher holds the Edmond Memorial HS career home run record with 32, batting .509 with 44 RBI and a .540 on-base percentage as a junior in 2021.

Coach Shults on McAnally: "Leah is a strong and confident athlete; we expect her to have an immediate impact at the plate. She has caught for high level programs her whole life and knows what it takes to be a leader on the field."

McAnally on Boise State: "I knew it was an environment in which I could compete and thrive at the highest level. I know the coaching staff will push me to be the best player I can be. I fell in love with the team's mentality and work-ethic, and I knew that Bronco Nation was my home away from home. I am extremely blessed, and I am definitely excited for this ride."

Sophia Romero (OF, Murrieta, Calif., Vista Murrieta HS)
Romero owns a career .491 batting average with 20 RBI and a .517 on-base percentage. Long-time member of the storied Batbusters travel ball organization, she has competed and excelled at a high level for many years.

Coach Shults on Romero: "We are so excited Sophia chose to be a Bronco. She is an exceptionally dynamic athlete, who hits with power from the left side. I can't wait to see how fast her game goes to the next level."

Romero on Boise State: "I chose Boise because of the community and the culture. I felt at home right when I stepped on campus and I knew it was meant to be for the next four years. I can't wait to get to work and compete for Boise."

Skylar Stroh (2B, Brentwood, Calif., Heritage HS)
Stroh is a two-time BVAL Champion, NCS Champion, and NorCal Qualifier. She holds a career batting average of .441 with seven home runs and 38 RBI.

Coach Shults on Stroh: "Skylar plays the game with a chip on her shoulder and truly embraces our blue-collar mentality. I'm excited to see where she ends up on the field because her athleticism allows her to play a lot of positions."

Stroh on Boise State: "I chose Boise because it has both the city life and country life, and as soon as I stepped on campus and met the team and coaches I felt right at home."

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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State Women’s Golf Head Coach Kailin Downs announced the addition of two future Broncos as part of the 2023 recruiting class, Thursday morning.

"I am thrilled to have Jillian (Hui) and Teal (Matsueda) joining our team in 2023. I anticipate both of these young ladies to come in and make an immediate impact in our lineup. They have a strong competitive drive and want to be part of the continued success of this program," Downs said.

Jillian Hui

A native of Kennewick, Wash., Hui has steadily improved throughout her high school career. During her freshman year, she averaged 76.4, and as a junior, she lowered that mark to 74.7.

Hui is a two-time first-team all-conference honoree. She finished second at the 2022 3A state tournament, leading the Southridge girls golf team to a bronze-medal performance.

What Coach Downs Says: "Jillian has long-standing family ties to Boise State and the Treasure Valley, and it is fun to have her continue that. Her passion for becoming a Bronco and her competitiveness on the course will be a great addition to our program."

Teal Matsueda

Matsueda joins the Broncos from Kaimuki, Hawaii. As a junior, Matsueda was the Oahu Interscholastic East champion and tied for 12th at the IMG Junior World Championships.

What Coach Downs Says: "I am excited to welcome Teal to our Bronco family. She brings a high level of experience and success from her junior golf career."

BOISE, Idaho – Boise State Gymnastics Head Coach Tina Bird announced the addition of three future Broncos as part of the 2023 recruiting class, Wednesday.

Carly Buell

Buell joins the Broncos from Tacoma, Wash., where she competed for Ascend Gymnastics coached by Sarah Korngold and Brett Wargo. A two-time national qualifier, Buell registered a seventh-place bar finish and a 22nd-place all-around finish in 2021. She is also a three-time regional bar champion.

What Coach Bird Says: “Carly is an amazing bar worker who will be a wonderful addition to our bar squad, in addition to her strengths in the other events.”

Julia Krzywanski

Krzywanski is a native of Englewood, Fla., where she competed for Golden City Gymnastics coached by Marissa Ramos. She was a regional bar champion and qualified for nationals where she finished 10th AA.

What Coach Bird Says: “I am so excited to have Julia join our team next year. She is an outstanding gymnast across all four events and will be a staple in our lineup. She embraces the Bronco culture of academic, athletic and moral excellence.”

Mahleea Werline

Werline comes to Boise from Henderson, Nev. The Salcianu Elite Gymnastics product was coached by Tammy and Sorin Salcianu. She qualified for the level 10 state championships in 2020 and obtained a junior elite compulsory score.

What Coach Bird Says: “Mahleea has bled blue for many years now, and we are thrilled to officially welcome her into the Bronco family. She is a beautiful gymnast and person, and we can’t wait to see what she will accomplish at Boise State.”